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Engagement with Different Cultures
June 23 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Free
Statistics highlight a national rise in mental health difficulties amongst children and young people, however, there remains a consistent lack of engagement with mental health services by BME heritage children, young people and their families. This session will explore the complexities of non-engagement and will provide practical and solution focused steps for schools to improve engagement and participation. Whilst the focus of the session is on BME heritage groups these strategies may be extended to other societal groups where culture and identity may impact on accessing mental health and wellbeing support.
Nicola Bailey
Nic possesses over 20 years experience in the field of education She is currently based in a Birmingham high school where she is an Assistant Headteacher responsible for SEN and inclusion. As a Deputy Safeguarding lead and strategic Mental Health lead, she also facilitates training on First Aid for Mental Health, Safeguarding and neurodiversity.
In 2021 Nic became one of the regional coordinators for BAMEed West Midlands and in recent years has harnessed her attention on the Mental health and well-being of global majority children and staff in the education sector.
Currently Nic is actively involved in creating a community for dialogue to inform and transform the interconnected links between education, race, SEMH, Wellbeing and Safeguarding.
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